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Moneypenny vs UNIVERGE BLUE CONNECT
Both stand on business phone systems. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Moneypenny if you want business calls handled by receptionists or an AI receptionist, with call routing and mobile app tools. Look elsewhere if you need weekday Message Taking coverage outside 9am–5pm without adding 24/7 cover, or cannot commit to the applicable minimum term.
Visit MoneypennyChoose CONNECT if you want a cloud service combining business calling with chat, meetings and file collaboration across desktop and mobile platforms. Look elsewhere if you need published pricing or file collaboration in a plan other than CONNECT PRO or PRO Plus.
Visit UNIVERGE BLUE CONNECTThe facts
| Moneypenny | UNIVERGE BLUE CONNECT | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | UNIVERGE BLUE CONNECT |
| Website | moneypenny.com | univergeblue.com |
| On business phone systems | #109 of 167 | #113 of 167 |
Moneypenny: what it does well
- Receptionists answer calls in the client's company name.
- AI can take messages, book appointments and qualify leads 24/7.
- Live receptionists are available for calls needing human judgment.
- App supports internet calls, recording and voicemail transcription.
- Integrations include Salesforce, HubSpot and Google Calendar.
What to know first
- No free plan; the listed trial lasts 7 days.
- Message Taking calls are answered weekdays from 9am to 5pm unless 24/7 cover is added.
- Smaller answering schemes have a three-month minimum term.
UNIVERGE BLUE CONNECT: what it does well
- More than 100 enterprise-grade calling features
- Apps for Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows
- AI transcription for calls, meetings and voicemail
- Options to integrate with or work alongside Microsoft Teams
- Listed integrations for five CRM platforms
What to know first
- Paid service with pricing available on request
- File storage and co-editing are included in CONNECT PRO and PRO Plus
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